Audacity

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Human beings, ordinarily, are capable of much more and better than they believe, left to their own intelligence. They continually limit themselves, sometimes unconsciously, out of false caution, laziness, lack of confidence in their own abilities, or because they have not gradually developed their talents—body, intelligence, abilities—in a way that allows them to seize the opportunities that arise. Therefore, audacity presupposes that a child has learned to recognize their own possibilities and to experiment with them. Only in this way can they acquire reasonable self-confidence.

Among the indispensable conditions for audacity, one is particularly important: mastery of the body. This is for two reasons. Firstly, if one allows oneself to be guided by instincts in seeking superficial pleasure, genuine good will never be clearly distinguished. Secondly, the body needs the attention it deserves so that other attributes can develop normally. Health and "good shape" promote good resolutions—to be made and kept. Obviously, this does not mean that a sick person cannot be audacious, but rather that those who have health and good bodily conditions must do what is necessary to maintain them; otherwise, they would disregard an important instrument for undertaking actions aimed at genuine good.

Physical education is a subject that is little known to parents. The attention paid by most parents in this area usually takes the form of medicines or, at the very least, vitamins, when they perceive the need in their children. But children also need to make efforts in practicing a sport and other activities requiring physical and mental effort that compel the body to do more than it would instinctively. The body stays in shape through reasonable exercise and proper nutrition. In this sense, the importance of a balanced diet should not be forgotten, not only for physical health but also for the moral development of the child.

There are two vices contrary to the virtue of audacity: recklessness or boldness and pusillanimity or cowardice. We will address issues related to the former later. Let us now reflect on pusillanimity. A person who lacks confidence in their qualities and abilities may end up being pusillanimous, as they dare not undertake any action that is worthwhile. We have seen that this lack of confidence can arise from reality or it can be the fruit of a child's imagination. Indeed, it is possible that the child objectively lacks qualities or abilities, or that these are latent, not yet discovered. The role of parents is to help children discover all their potentialities. We have talked about the physical aspect, but there are other aspects that also need attention. This is not about summarizing all the areas where education must take place. I would simply like to make a point to help parents reflect on the many opportunities for striving to surpass oneself that children have. It is desirable to help children deepen a specific capacity or quality so that they can understand how much they can improve through their efforts and diligence. They should also be guided to experiment in different ways and thus know the range of their possibilities and limitations.

In any case, what seems indispensable is for children to strive to develop a whole series of human virtues because, without them, audacity is impossible. A person acts audaciously when they cultivate another virtue, whether it be justice, generosity, or patience. In other words, audacity increases to the extent that one learns to love truthfully.

Finally, regarding the conditions of audacity, it must be recalled that a person will feel all the more capable of demonstrating this virtue when supported by others. A child can be audacious on their own, or they can support an audacious action undertaken by their parents, siblings, or the entire family. Confidence, the fruit of unconditional love that must reign within the family, stability of relationships, and the opportunity for each individual to be accepted for their uniqueness, create the conditions for each member to grow with their personal style. The unity of the family promotes and, at the same time, results from the struggle of all its members for noble ideals. Society today, more than ever, needs enterprising families, audacious families.

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